What are the updated blood donor eligibility criteria in Thailand for expats?

May 7, 2024
8 months ago
Blood Donor Eligibility Update! More people can now Give the Gift of Life ๐ŸŽ€๐ŸŽ€๐ŸŽ€๐ŸŽ€ at more locations in Thailand.

Donors from the United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท and Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช are Welcomed Back at:

1. The National Blood Centre on Henri Dunant Rd in Bangkok.

๐Ÿ“Œ [members only]

2. Hua Hin Red Cross Blood Bank.

๐Ÿ“Œ [members only]

3. Phuket Red Cross

๐Ÿ“Œ [members only]

4. Chiang Mai Red Cross

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[members only]

5. Chonburi Red Cross (Regional Blood Centre for Pattaya)

๐Ÿ“Œ [members only]

These donors were previously unable due to vCJD "mad cow ๐Ÿ„ " disease.

No more geographical restrictions at these locations. ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

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Urgent Call for International Community participation. ALL blood types needed and are used.

Did you know that the Western population has a relatively high percentage of Rh-Negative? 22% to 15% depending on the region. Blood type is Genetic. This is an EXTREMELY Rare Blood Type in the Thai population. Less than 0.3%.

Our contribution is vital. If you are Rh-Negative, please donate every 90 days.

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Give the Gift of Life ๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽ through your blood donation. In one hour of your time, you can save the lives of up to three people.

Donate at your local Thai Red Cross.

Think Blood ๐ŸฉธThink Thai Red Cross ๐Ÿฉธ

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Full list of Donor Eligibility criteria is pinned on this Page and at Thailand RH- Blood Donation

Primary qualifications are:

โœ… Under 60 if first-time donor in Thailand. 70 is upper age

โœ… No alcohol 24 hours prior

โœ… Healthy low-fat meal at least three hours prior

โœ… Drink Plenty of water ๐Ÿ’ง

โœ… Donors from the United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท and Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช who lived in the vCJD "mad cow disease" impacted regions from 1980-1996 are Welcomed Back at the National Blood Centre in Bangkok, the Main Chiang Mai Red Cross blood bank Hua Hin Main Location ONLY, and Phuket Red Cross (both the Main Location and the Mobile Units).

Special processing for blood.

(For Chiang Mai, Please arrive before 3pm! )

The mobile units (except Phuket mobile units) and other locations currently cannot accept as they do NOT have the capability to specially process. This only impacts donors from the "mad cow disease " regions and time-frame.

No Appointment is necessary.

โœ… Bring ID

โœ… Fill out registration form and register

โœ… Health Check. Blood pressure and hemoglobin level. Meet with doctor briefly.

โœ… Donate blood (less than 7 minutes)

โœ… Enjoy a snack and rest for a few minutes

Give the Gift of Life ๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽ in one hour of your time.

Thank you ๐Ÿ™
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The eligibility criteria for blood donation in Thailand have been updated, particularly allowing donors from the UK, France, and Ireland who lived in areas affected by vCJD to donate at specific Red Cross locations. Key requirements include being under 60 for first-time donors, maintaining good health prior to donation, and bringing ID for registration. All blood types are needed, particularly Rh-Negative, which is rare among the Thai population.
Christopher *************
Stupid criteria ---- under 60 for first time donation ????? But for 2nd etc etc your ok ---- madness
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@Christopher ************
I'm an Expat Volunteer

They want the data on the donor prior to 60.

As we age, our ability to replenish red blood cells reduces. It's to ensure the safety for the donor.
Christopher *************
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I understand all that ,but they do analysis of the sample taken first and then if all ok can take future blood
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@Christopher ************
I don't have any input. I'm an Expat Volunteer. I do what I can to help us help ourselves.

I suspect it is recovery. That they don't want someone donating for the first time at 69. Lot of countries have a cutoff at 60 - period - with no continuation beyond 60.
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